in pursuit of happiness

One thing I do NOT miss about being young is the misery of dating, there are some aspects of my school days I get nostalgic about. Like living with a houseful of friends in college, staying up all night, and having extracurricular activities. read more

Anyone who's been through a breakup knows just how hard it is to get over. So what if I told you that in one day, someone could help you fix your broken heart? I’m assuming the sound I just heard was a lot of hands shooting in the air and people yelling "Pick me, pick me!" read more

We’ve talked a lot about the past this week on Smitten: breaking ties with our exes and getting closure. Talking about making progress is the same thing as actually making progress, right? Great. Now let’s talk about facing our dating future. read more

Hiya!! I know this is a tad bit off topic from our normal sex and relationship stories, but I have some really exciting news. Sarah Jio (whom you probably already know from reading her every day on Vitamin G) wrote her first novel, The Violets of March, and is here to talk to us LIVE from 3-3:30 P.M. (ET) today!! read more

One of my very favorite things about blogging for Vitamin G (besides the chance to hang out with you guys, of course!) is going through all kinds of health and science news--and finding the tidbits that are truly interesting, mind-boggling, head-scratching, or otherwise just hilarious. For example... read more

Erin’s in Italy, Chris’ cousin just left for Japan and my BFF and her husband are getting ready to go to Colorado for a beer festival. All of my pals seem to be traveling and I can’t help but feel a wee bit jealous. read more

For a number of years, I’ve wanted to take an epic cross-country road trip. One of the cities that’s absolutely included on my itinerary: Atlanta. It’s beyond gorgeous, the people are friendly and it’s so rich in history. This morning, I’m excited to share this city guide for Atlanta (and its close neighbor Decatur!) from Lauren and Catherine, the super stylish twins behind Asian Cajuns. read more

My best friend’s birthday is today. (Have a fun one, L!) Back when we were angsty teens, we never seemed satisfied with our ages. As 13-year-olds, we dreamed of turning 16 so we could drive. Then at 16, all we wanted to do was turn 18 so we call ourselves adults. But a few years ago, my feelings about age changed. read more

Chances are, the guy you never heard from again didn't lose your number, but that doesn't mean you should toss in the dating towel. Read on for the men-and-love-related whoppers women tell themselves--and each other--and why we should stop, ASAP. read more

My friend Kelly with Amanda, Holly, me, and Jen! On Tuesday night, I went to a book launch party to see Holly, one of my writer friends. She wrote a travel memoir with two of her girlfriends, Amanda and Jen, called The Lost Girls: Three Friends. Four Continents. One Unconventional Detour Around the World. (I’m reading the book right now and it’s giving me a major travel bug!) read more

Chris and I are planning to take our honeymoon this summer. While we haven’t settled on where we’re going, Tokyo is a top contender. The city has been calling both of our names for quite some time. So today, I am beyond thrilled to share this Tokyo guide from Vivian of Lost in Translation. read more